1
as in love
a feeling of strong or constant regard for and dedication to someone
my fondness for you will never fail
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as in liking
positive regard for something
I have a fondness for expensive chocolate
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Recent Examples of fondness
As early as 1996, Alexandra said her mother spoke with Lhermitte about her husband’s unusual fondness for little girls.
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Linda Hervieux, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
And with great fondness for Firth, who turns up as a wistful figment in a handful of scenes, this tragedy is the best thing that could have happened to the franchise.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
Lukaku and Martial both had their moments, even if they are not remembered by the Old Trafford crowd with great fondness.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Musk’s attention-seeking and fondness for organizational chaos are usually unmatched, giving him an advantage in most of his dealings.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
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Linda Hervieux, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
And with great fondness for Firth, who turns up as a wistful figment in a handful of scenes, this tragedy is the best thing that could have happened to the franchise.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
Lukaku and Martial both had their moments, even if they are not remembered by the Old Trafford crowd with great fondness.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
Musk’s attention-seeking and fondness for organizational chaos are usually unmatched, giving him an advantage in most of his dealings.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondness
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TikTok users were quick to flood the comments with love and admiration for Park and her weens.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Her love for the brand has sent her on a hunt for its characters, including travelling to Singapore for just 24 hours in hopes of finding a limited edition or waiting four hours in the rain in Taiwan just to come away with one collectible.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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But most coffee shops don't follow this closely, as the brewing machines allow baristas to configure water pressure, temperature, and other key variables to their liking.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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Crack the eggs into the wells, season them, and put the pan in the oven until the eggs are cooked to your liking.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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But her New Balance sneaker line is a source of special affection.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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According to his pet profile, Milo is a people-loving dog and adores receiving tons of affection.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company also faced stiff competition from the likes of Shein and Temu, which churn out trendy items that are cheaper than what Forever 21 offers.—
Michelle Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Bond shows how professional and trade associations empowered bakers, gladiators, charioteers, and the like to wield their leverage—for example, by withholding their labor—in pursuit of improved conditions.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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This shift means more opportunities for students to pursue their passions and build meaningful careers.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.—
Bloomberg.com,
Bloomberg.com,
7 Feb. 2023
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At the same time, the same White House’s chaotic trade policy is undermining financial markets’ appetite for risk, leaving bitcoin in limbo, more than 20% off from its record high in January.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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In their effort to mimic real meat, these companies have left consumers perplexed and without appetite.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Fondness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondness. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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